Jen Judson
Land Warfare Reporter
Jen Judson is an award-winning journalist covering land warfare for Defense News. She has also worked for Politico and Inside Defense. She holds a Master of Science degree in journalism from Boston University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Kenyon College.
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Printing with sand: How Rock Island Arsenal keeps Army gear humming
At Rock Island Arsenal, historic forges meet 3D printing as the Army modernizes its industrial base for faster, high-tech production.
US Army picks winners to build light and medium robotic combat vehicles
The Army has chosen one winner in each category to build prototypes for a future light and medium robotic combat vehicle.
US Army to field Israeli-made long-range missile on helicopters
An Israeli-made missile is joining the family of Army airborne munitions, but on an interim basis, as the service fleshes out its requirements for weapons that get after greater standoff.
Bell V-280 flies autonomously for first time
Bell's V-280 Valor tilt-rotor demonstrator flew without pilot control for the first time in December 2019 as the Army's Joint Multi-Role Technology Demonstration program comes to a close.
Does the US Army have enough weapons to defend Europe? Exercise Defender 2020 will reveal all.
The Army's pre-positioned stock in Europe will be put to the test during Defender 2020, as will the service's entire supply chain and ability to rapidly move soldiers and equipment.
Robotic Research wins US Army contract for boot-mounted trackers for soldiers
Robotic Research is finding a pivotal role in U.S. Army autonomy and robotic development, and the firm has just won a contract that keeps dismounted soldiers connected to each other on complex battlefields.
Congress to withhold funding for Army’s indirect fire protection system until it delivers plan
The Army won't be able to proceed in earnest with both its interim and enduring capability to defense against indirect fire until it delivers a strategy and assessment to Congress.
Congress injects millions of dollars to advance next-gen combat vehicle technology
Congress is supporting more next-generation combat vehicle development efforts while curbing the Army's plan to replace its Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle.
Against Army’s wishes, Congress primes pump to buy newest CH-47 variant for active force
Congress has injected $28 million in FY20 to support advanced procurement of the CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopter, but the Army doesn't want them.
Did Congress just cut competition out of the Army’s Bradley replacement program?
Congress is cutting the Army's funding for a competition to replace the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle and blocking that money until the Army produces details of its efforts in the program.
